Trust In The Process
Nearly every day, I walk through an apple orchard to get some exercise with my dog. It's a wonderfully rejuvenating practice that helps
Should Parents Stay In The Studio?
If you're new to Summit Academy of Music, you might notice that we have a policy of requiring parents in the room during the lesson. The
When Is It Time To Upgrade Your Instrument?
It often happens over the course of years of playing and practicing an instrument, but it's so gradual, it's easy to miss the signs
Practice For Mastery, Part 2
Once we've gotten the technique of the piece and can play all the notes well, we're done, right? There is a temptation to think that
Practice For Mastery, Part 1
When you think of practicing piano, guitar, violin, or any instrument, what do you think of as the first step? If you're like most peopl
The Empathetic Practice Coach
Practice room frustrations. Arguments. Irritable reactions that seem to spring up from nowhere. Often the parent's reaction is what dete
6 Ways To Stay Musical This Summer
Summer is almost here! Once school breaks for the year, it's tempting to throw all routine out of the window and just relax for 3 months
Musical Activities For The Whole Family
Summer is quickly approaching, and that means more opportunities for family outings! If you're looking to keep your young musician engag
Keep It Going With Summer Music Camps
Summertime is approaching, and now's the perfect time to be thinking about summer music camps! Music camp can be such a transformative e
How, Not What
However, many of the skills we work on in lessons aren't "what" skills so much as they're "how" techniques. As a
